Impactful Occupational Therapist - Rehab Team (Gilroy)

People Well Staffing; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing in Gilroy, CA is seeking a permanent Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, improving daily activities, mobility, safety, and upper-extremity function while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating to improve ADLs and quality of life, developing care plans within licensure, implementing adaptive strategies, monitoring progress, educating patients and families, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT/OTA program.
• Active CA OT or COTA license in good standing.
• BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs, functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
• Develop or carry out individualized occupational therapy plans of care within licensure scope.
• Recommend or implement adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety.
• Complete timely documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

OT/OTA program

Job description

People Well Staffing in Gilroy, CA is seeking a permanent Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, improving daily activities, mobility, safety, and upper-extremity function while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating to improve ADLs and quality of life, developing care plans within licensure, implementing adaptive strategies, monitoring progress, educating patients and families, and timely documentation.